Republic Day 2021: No Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah-Attari This Year | Here’s Why

Since March 7 public was not allowed at the Attari border due to coronavirus pandemic.  

New Delhi: In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions,  there will be no Beating Retreat ceremony at the Wagah-Attari border this Republic Day.

Notably, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel organise the retreat ceremony at the Wagah-Attari border every year on January 26.

“No joint or coordinated parade this year at Attari border on Republic Day. No public will be allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions. India will conduct flag-lowering as per daily schedule,” a Border Security Force (BSF) senior official said.

No joint or coordinated parade this year at Attari border on Republic Day. No public will be allowed due to #COVID19 restrictions. India will conduct flag-lowering as per daily schedule: BSF Sources

— ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2021

Since March 7 public was not allowed at the Attari border due to coronavirus pandemic